Around Chicago
with DON WIBERG
December • 2008 

There is plenty of holiday magic in the Windy City area to get you in the spirit. Before plunging into what's appearing or dissappearing, I thought I would mention the I.B.M. Virtual Online Regalia Shop & Store.  If you are looking for something for that hard-to-buy-for magic fanatic you might try clicking here. The guys at The Magic Supply Company out in Blue Springs keep a pretty good stock of all things related to the I.B.M... And now, here are a couple of reminders including Fred Paul Bailey's The Devil's Daughter. I also have notes on Keith Cobb, Neil Tobin, Gordon Meyer and Bill Pack... (read more)

Around Chicago

The Devil's Daughter is set to open Thursday November 6th for a six week run at La Costa Theatre!  If you are in the area, you won't want to miss this production that so purposefully combines illusion and theatre creating a new artform for the Chicago theatergoers and tourists alike. It's a Family Fantasy Magical Experience!!! This is theatre for all ages, young and old alike, so be sure to bring the whole family. The Devil's Daughter is about a professional magician/illusionist who has a full-time gig at his quirky aunt's night club, Club Magique. (read more)

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Around Chicago
with DON WIBERG
October 2008  

The month of October brings out some very unusual magic activity in and around the Chicagoland area. If you're looking to see a real Halloween scary show, take a ride up to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Milwaukee is a relatively short drive from Chicago and you won't be disappointed at David Seebach's "Illusions in the Night" It's an annual Halloween Magic Extravaganza that was created by David Seebach and his cast in 1991.  It combines spectacular illusions chosen for their seasonal appeal with mysterious stage settings and scenery, eerie music, colorful costuming, lots of audience participation and comedy plus a few good shocks and scares. (read more)

The convention of the century is winding down. I don't want to make all you non-attendees envious but you missed what will go down in magical history as one of the greatest conventions, ever. You will be able to read the reviews of the shows in The Linking Ring and MUM. Hats off the the technical crews both at the hotel and at the theaters. The events have all started on time, have had something for everyone and the shows have been outstanding.The members of the organizing committee are to be commended for producing an extremely well organized and well run convention.